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Nov

Democracy Forum

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, Community Organizing, democracy, forum, Obama, Obama Foundation, panel, President, Scholars, tweets, Voyagers

From our @ObamaFoundation Scholars to our Voyagers, the leaders I met this week inspired me. They’re organizing in their communities, finding solutions to important challenges, and using their voices to bring about change. pic.twitter.com/VP3zhbhqof
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 3, 2023

Before he takes the stage at tomorrow's #DemocracyForum, President @BarackObama spent some time with our program cohorts to hear from changemakers in our network about the challenges they face in their work to strengthen our democratic culture.

📸 Here's a look at the day: pic.twitter.com/FS4pvd2bKe
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) November 2, 2023

Sep

Obama Scholars: New Class

By Nerdy Wonka 102 Comments

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Tags: #ObamaScholars, academic, Activists, Barack, Barack Obama, Chicago, columbia, Columbia University, Community Organizing, leaders, leadership, Obama, Obama Foundation, Obama Scholars, President, Scholars, tweets, University Of Chicago

Young leaders like our @ObamaFoundation Scholars give me hope for a brighter future.

Our newest Scholars are working on issues like climate change, mass incarceration, and gender-based violence. I can't wait to see the difference they make together. https://t.co/ODOXPaaQiV
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 31, 2022

📣 Announcing our newest #ObamaScholars from @UChicago and @Columbia!

These 30 rising leaders will work throughout the academic year to create sustainable solutions for their communities' most pressing issues.

Get to know how they're already making a difference:
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) August 30, 2022

Apr

Striving For A Better Future

By Nerdy Wonka 107 Comments

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Tags: activism, Chicago, Chicago Scholars, Community Organizing, leadership, Obama, Obama Fellows, Obama Foundation, Political And Funny Tweets, Scholars, tweets

Dominique’s story is a reminder to us that where you’re from shouldn’t define what you can achieve. I’m proud of her and all students striving for a better future. https://t.co/eD95oWrOk4
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 23, 2019